A few years ago, life dealt me a heavy blow. I vividly recall sitting in tears, consumed by fear and a sense of hopelessness. The situation before me appeared insurmountable, and the idea of a breakthrough felt like nothing more than an empty cliché. Yet, in that moment of despair, the Holy Spirit gently reminded me of God’s past faithfulness.
I remembered how He once saved me from unknowingly jumping off a storey building during my time at university; how a relative, once declared barren, now has three beautiful children; and how a cancer patient I knew was completely healed through prayer. These memories reignited my faith and reassured me that the same God who had worked miracles in the past was still with me.
Like David, I chose to encourage myself in the Lord. I turned my hopeless situation into prayer, placing it entirely in His hands, knowing that “nothing spoils in His hands and nothing slips through His grasp.” I anchored my hope on Hebrews 10:38 – The just shall live by faith.” I understood that if faith sustains the just, then doubt destroys them. In that moment, faith became my lifeline.
As Apostle Eric Nyamekye rightly says, “The force of fear can paralyze you.”I refused to let fear rule me and persisted in prayer like the widow in Luke 18:1–8, knocking on Heaven’s door until the Lord turned things around. Soon, like Hannah, I could say, “For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition”(1 Samuel 1:27). What was once a painful mess, became a powerful message.
Beloved, in life’s darkest moments, choose faith. God has no record of failure. The world’s definition of “reality” may exclude Christ, but our reality is anchored in His Word. When faced with challenges – be it health, marriage, ministry, or education – ask yourself, “What does God say about this?”and trust Him completely. As Scripture reminds us, “Who says a thing and it comes to pass when the Lord has not commanded it?” (Lamentations 3:37). Every trial is temporary, and your season of laughter will surely come.
Reflecting on past testimonies keeps our faith alive. Moses stood before the Red Sea, yet his faith turned it into a highway (Exodus 14:21–22). Every testimony – yours or another’s – is proof that God is still working. So, whether you’re waiting for healing, fruitfulness, or breakthrough, know this: if He did it before, He will do it again. As Apostle Nyamekye affirms, “Do not place limitations on the abilities of God… only believe!”
Written by Mrs Priscilla Baah Kumi (Kanjarga District, Bolga Area)
